Murph Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I'm going to be ordering more stuff from the online Store, maybe help Ma Gibson make a tad better margin and such. Gonna stock up on some T-shirts as well. I am stuck on the orange Tortex .60mm it seems for many years. If I go thicker it bugs me, if I go thinner it bugs me. Which Gibson pick in the "Tins" would come closest to this feel? I can't find the thickness of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Hi Murph - I believe the Gibson Heavy picks would be closest, but think these might even be a little thin compared to the .60mm tortex you're used to. Not sure why - but somewhere in my head I have that the Gibson heavy's are similar to a .45 / .50 mm pick - but could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Murph - I use a lot of different brands and styles of picks, depending on the day, the moon phase, my mood... etc. Try these; I use the heavies, but here are mediums. Nice feel: https://www.amazon.com/Cool-Picks-Pure-cell-Celluloid-Flatpick/dp/B00K2ER7GY/ Also try these; I also use the heavy (red gel) version, but here are mediums: https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-486PHV-Gels-Heavy-Players/dp/B0002D0CMG/ Want to spend a bit more money? This is an awesome pick: https://www.amazon.com/Clayton-Picks-NSM-Guitar-Pick/dp/B00743L2NA/ Finally, I have stayed away from blue chip picks, but finally broke down and bought two a few months back. One of them is my favorite pick - but warning: they are $35. I have this one, and I use it when I want a thick tone: http://shop.bluechippick.net/products/TPR45.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 I've had a Blue Chip since they first came out. Don't like it, it's too sticky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 I just want to support Ma Gibson and will be buying more Gibson labeled stuff from the Store. But I would love to know about those thickness's on the black picks in the "Tins". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I saw a Gibson 'collectible tin' at my Mom&Pops last week. I think it was going for $25. The paper label on the back said 'standard'. I know they also make 'thin'. I would guess that means they either make, or have chosen not to, 'heavy'. I would guess the 'standard' would be close to a .60. I've got Tortex and Gibson and think the stiffness is about the same for what I remember is comparable material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I’d go with medium murph Think heavy is 1.0 Don’t like the thin too floppy , I reckon medium are about .6 or .7 But don’t be suing me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Hang on hang on https://m.thomann.de/gb/gibson_standard_pick_set_xheavy.htm https://m.thomann.de/gb/gibson_standard_pick_set_medium.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 It's hard to make comparisons between picks based on thickness alone unless the materials used are of the same or comparable elastic modulus (stiffness per unit of thickness). Not all plastics are equally stiff for the same thickness. A .75mm pick of one material may behave differently compared to a pick of the same thickness that is made from another material. Given how picky (ouch) most of us are about our picks, it's generally a case of experimentation to find what you like. I know it's an endless search for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Hang on hang on https://m.thomann.de..._set_xheavy.htm https://m.thomann.de..._set_medium.htm There you go !!! Mediums look good !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 It's hard to make comparisons between picks based on thickness alone unless the materials used are of the same or comparable elastic modulus (stiffness per unit of thickness). Not all plastics are equally stiff for the same thickness. A .75mm pick of one material may behave differently compared to a pick of the same thickness that is made from another material. Given how picky (ouch) most of us are about our picks, it's generally a case of experimentation to find what you like. I know it's an endless search for me. I’ll have a different pick each time I play Sometimes I like thin and sometimes thick Mostly mediums though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the other side Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I'm going to be ordering more stuff from the online Store, maybe help Ma Gibson make a tad better margin and such. Gonna stock up on some T-shirts as well. I am stuck on the orange Tortex .60mm it seems for many years. If I go thicker it bugs me, if I go thinner it bugs me. Which Gibson pick in the "Tins" would come closest to this feel? I can't find the thickness of them. You may want to give the store a call and ask. They are in Nashville, TN 1-800-4GIBSON 1-800-444-2766 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 You may want to give the store a call and ask. They are in Nashville, TN 1-800-4GIBSON 1-800-444-2766 Or click on the links I added above For those that don’t want to Thick is 1.2 Medium .7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Or click on the links I added above For those that don’t want to Thick is 1.2 Medium .7 You Da Man! I use the Heavy, but for some reason it doesn't feel as thick to me as the Dunlop 1.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 You Da Man! I use the Heavy, but for some reason it doesn't feel as thick to me as the Dunlop 1.0. No it’s still quite flexible They’re really good picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I just want to support Ma Gibson and will be buying more Gibson labeled stuff from the Store. But I would love to know about those thickness's on the black picks in the "Tins". I agree, I like to support them and I like their picks..I also enjoy promoting their brand. I was very happy to see that they expanded their selection of items in the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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